Emei Sect
The mountain of balance. Hard and soft, internal and external—founded by the one they called Righteous Palm.
The Emei Sect makes its home on Mount Emei. In earlier times it was known as the Shi Chuan sect, founded by a woman who had earned the name Righteous Palm. When the sect’s leader later took Buddhist vows, the order was renamed Emei—and the mountain has carried that name ever since.
Emei martial arts are a fusion of Shaolin’s masculine elemental power and Wudang’s soft, yielding feminine element—sometimes firm, sometimes supple. The style emphasises balance between internal force and external technique, and is rich in methods suited to both attack and defence, whether at close range or from a distance. Disciples learn to shift between hardness and softness so that the opponent never finds a stable footing.
The Two Branches
Emei disciples follow either the way of the sword or the way of the zither. One sustains allies; the other turns melody itself into a weapon.
Sword Branch
Masters of channelling internal force to heal wounds and restore the body. On the battlefield, the Emei sword branch alone fills the role of support—healing injured allies and replenishing their elemental strength so the front line can hold. Where other sects bring only blades, Emei brings renewal.
Zither Branch
Disciples who wield the zither as both instrument and weapon. They play mantra melodies—sounds that block the enemy’s assaults and become attacks in their own right. What seems like music is combat; what seems like grace is force. The zither branch excels at turning the battlefield into a stage where the opponent’s own senses betray them.
Your Path in the Jianghu
Whether you choose the sword’s healing or the zither’s melody, the Emei name speaks of balance and heritage. Walk the mountain’s path—then carry it into the season and leave your mark before the cycle turns.